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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/ Code and Sanitation Committee
April 25, 1985
Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Brown and Wood
Attending: All
Also Attending: Trustees Graves, Hix and Laing, Town
Administrator Hill, Town Attorney White,
Public Works Director Widmer, Carl Henderson,
Kerry Prochaska, Clerk O'Connor
ACQUISITION OF ESTES PARK SANITATION DISTRICT BY THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK - DISCUSSION:
The Committee reviewed an "informational packet" which was
divided into three sections: Finance , Legal, and Engineering
and Operation. Finance Officer Vavra, Town Attorney White and
Town Engineer Widmer elaborated on their particular findings. A
summary of the findings is as follows:
1. A "rate study" is strongly recommended to ensure an
adequate and equitable rate structure.
2. The financial position of the District indicates the
District should be kept in force until 1993 for the
purpose of maintaining an "ad valorem tax" sufficient
to retire the debt.
3. It appears an election is necessary to transfer the
District's assets and responsibilities to the Town.
4. It is recommended an agreement for the dissolution of
the District take place between the Estes Park
Sanitation District and the Town of Estes Park.
5. It appears the most logical method of assuming the
District is to place the Sewer Department under the
direction of the Public Works Department.
6. The existing treatment plant is in excellent condition.
7. In accordance with non-payment of water fees, unpaid
sewer fees would result in a lien being placed against
the property.
Mike Finney, representing the Holiday Inn, addressed the Commit-
tee concerning the life expectancy of the District's treatment
plant, questioning the efficiency of operation and the possibil-
ity of rate increases.
In view of the fact that the District has not formally requested
acquisition by the Town, the Committee recommends this item be
tabled. The Committee also expressed the Town's willingness to
enter into discussions regarding acquisition.
CLEAN-UP WEEK - 1985:
The Committee discussed the "Clean -Up Week Program" for 1985.
Because there will be no "free dump days" located at the Transfer
Station, the Committee recommends a "modified" version of
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Clean -Up Week be held this year; guidelines are as follows:
1. The Mayor be authorized to issue a proclamation stating
Clean -Up Week will be May 13 - 18, 1985.
2. A chairman will be appointed for all areas located
inside Town limits.
3. Trash bags will only be assigned to the chairmen.
4. A Public Works Department vehicle will be stationed in
the parking lot located behind the Municipal Building
to collect trash bags.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
APPROVED
_MAY 141985
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